Safety
The FireRescue1 safety resource section features fire incident news; tips for how to stay safe on scene and on the roadways; lessons learned from major incidents; videos and podcasts that highlight safety-related topics, such as fireground hazards, mayday incidents, patient interactions and hazmat exposure; the impact of leadership on safety; behavioral health issues; plus analysis from major events.
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
Syracuse firefighters rushed into the former Sisters of St. Francis convent, battling flames on the fourth floor, but were forced to retreat just minutes before the roof began to collapse
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
Fire department and city leaders in St. Louis and Baltimore are looking at ways to reduce those dangers
Qualified immunity protection varies from state to state. Do you know yours?
When the attack began, another store employee ran out to get the Baton Rouge firefighter who had just left the store and was about to get in his vehicle
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
As with wildfire, we must learn to co-exist with our fears to keep them in a healthy balance
The thermal protective test, flash fire manikin and Flash Fire Cylinder are three methods for measuring the thermal insulation of firefighting PPE fabrics
Through Santa Fe’s code blue initiative, firefighters look to provide the city’s homeless with sleeping bags, tents, food and other items, or a ride to a shelter or hospital
Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting
“They are there for a reason!” the Baton Rouge Fire Department says, urging drivers to be careful
The unmistakable whiff of smoke is often what first alerts someone to a nearby fire. But what if you can’t smell?
Understand the different types of trafficking, the visual and behavioral cues to watch for, and what actions to take if you suspect trafficking
Applying for the Fire Prevention & Safety grant? Don’t miss these important details
A reporter being struck during a live news report highlights the danger of working near roadway incidents – one that has proven fatal for many first responders
The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center report reveals several factors that influenced the crew’s decision to stay, including an unheeded warning
Friends, colleagues share memories of Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
In one suit, the widow and children of firefighter Tory Carlon say that the gunman’s “dangerous conduct” was known to fire officials for years
Officials confirmed the deceased members include Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
What the data shows about how, when and why mayday incidents occur, plus the 16 most common phrases heard on the radio prior to a mayday call
Along with a new vendor for their bleeding program, the American College of Surgeons also debuted its branded C-A-T, a “true self-applied, one-handed tourniquet”
A Nashua, N.H., mayday underscores the importance of a quick mayday call and swift RIT response
Many firefighters started calling a personal mayday years ago – it’s time to turn the tide
Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared
High profile fires in Philadelphia and New York highlight the need for additional community outreach and education
Your job is to make sure that you have put all the pieces in place to address a mayday before, during and after the incident
Repeated training and breathing techniques to help lower your heart rate will help you make the mental shift
Austin James Corry, 29, pleaded guilty to multiple felony counts of forcible sexual abuse of a fellow Kanosh, Utah, firefighter whom he supervised
Share these life safety resources with your community to help prevent tragedies like the fatal Bronx blaze
The man attempted to run a firefighter down before slamming into the station’s garage door; firefighters then popped the truck’s tires using an axe
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
“Our hearts go out to [David Spink’s] family, loved ones, friends and fellow Barstow Fire brothers,” said Barstow Fire Chief Nick DiNapoli
